Join this interactive, LIVE ONLINE program, for 18 months part-time, to gain:

Skills and know-how in the latest industrial Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics technologies

Practical guidance from experts in the field

'Hands on' knowledge from the extensive experience of the instructors, rather than from only the theoretical information gained from books and college reading

Credibility as a Remote Engineering/Mechatronics expert in your firm

Networking contacts in the industry

Improved career prospects and income

An accredited Advanced Diploma of Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics

According to a national report, almost 40 per cent of Australian jobs, including skilled roles, could be made redundant in 10 to 15 years due to advances in technology.

Program Details

Overview

Remote Engineering, also referred to as Online Engineering, is a recent development in Engineering and Science. Its aim is to facilitate the shared use of equipment, resources, and specialized software such as simulators.

The International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE) is an international non-profit organization. Its objective is to encourage the wider development, distribution and application of Online Engineering (OE). The main forum of the OE community is the annual International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation ('REV').

According to the IAOE the reasons for the growing importance of sharing engineering resources include:

The growing complexity of engineering tasks

The increasing proliferation of specialized and expensive equipment as well as software tools and simulators

The need for expensive equipment and software tools/simulators in short-lived projects

The application of high-tech equipment even in small and medium-sized enterprises

The need for highly-qualified staff to control new equipment

The demands of globalization and division of labor

Mechatronics, on the other hand, is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and integrates several technologies or subsystems. These include:

The mechanical subsystem, which is the device being controlled

A variety of sensors capable of measuring the controlled variables

Actuators that can convert digital signals into, say, physical quantities to adjust the system (e.g. to minimize errors) in order to meet the required performance

An instrumentation subsystem to interface sensors and actuators to the controlling computer

The controller (computer), which can, for example, be a microcontroller (microprocessor) or a PLC

The software for the controller, which can be written in a myriad of ways including machine-level languages, or high-level languages such as C++ or ladder diagrams

Mechatronics is the key to modern video and CD disk drives, camcorders, avionics, aircraft fly-by-wire, computerized fuel injection for motor vehicles, anti-lock braking systems, smart (autonomous) vehicles and smart weapons such as military drones used for aerial reconnaissance purposes. In the process automation field Mechatronics is also present in systems such as smart conveyer lines and assembly robots.

A Mechatronics engineer or technician has to view a system as a whole, and offer solutions to problems with multiple variables. As explained above, modern systems do not only combine several fundamental disciplines such as control theory, electronic systems, mechanical systems and computers, but they often require hybrid technologies where these basic disciplines overlap, such as electro-mechanics and Programmable Logic Controllers. It is therefore mandatory for the engineer to transcend the traditional barriers between these disciplines, and acquire skills such as developing microprocessor software, designing and implementing sophisticated PID control schemes, developing mathematical models of processes (for simulation purposes), selecting appropriate drives (linear, rotary, electrical, hydraulic, etc), selecting appropriate sensors and signal conditioning, and designing or integrating mechanical components.

Just like Ethernet networking and IEEE 802.11 wireless (Wi-Fi), the integration of technologies in engineering applications as embodied in Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics is upon us, and it is here to stay. And, what’s more, it is evolving at an exponential rate that will, in 10 years’ time, make some of today’s technology look like museum artifacts. This makes it almost mandatory for everyone in the Engineering world to become familiar with relevant technology or face obsolescence.

Who should complete this program

Anyone who wants to gain solid knowledge of the key elements of industrial automation to improve their work skills and to further their job prospects:

Automation and Process Engineers

Chemical and Mechanical Engineers

Consulting Engineers

Design Engineers

Electrical Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and Electricians

Energy Management Consultants

Instrument and Process Control Technicians

Instrument Fitters and Instrumentation Engineers

Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors

Project Managers

Production Managers

Technologists

Even those who are highly experienced in industrial automation may find it useful to attend some of the topics to gain know-how in a very concentrated but practical format.

Program Structure

Program Structure

The program follows four engineering threads to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics:

Electrical/Electronic Systems

Mechanical Systems

Computers

Control Systems

The course is composed 16 modules. These modules cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage in the field of Remote Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics:

This Engineering Institute of Technology Advanced Diploma is an accelerated, practical, work-oriented program. It is designed for engineers and technicians who have some background in the field. This includes those who have technical or ‘trade’ qualifications who want to move to the next career step, those with substantial relevant work experience who need to formalize and enhance their achievements, and those with higher level qualifications in a related field who wish to develop specialist knowledge. Practical work experience in related areas of engineering would help enormously. It would not be suitable for a student with no relevant work experience. We will review your application and may recommend pre-program studies if required.

Learning and Teaching

Benefits of online learning to Students

Cost effective: no travel or accommodation necessary

Interactive: live, interactive sessions let you communicate with your instructor and fellow students

Flexible: short interactive sessions over the Internet which you can attend from your home or office. Learn while you earn!

International insight: students will have access to internationally based professional instructors and students

How Does it Work?

EIT online learning courses involve a combination of live, interactive sessions over the Internet with a professional instructor, set readings, and assignments. The courses include simulation software and remote laboratory applications to let you put theory to practice, and provide you with constant support from a dedicated Learning Support Officer.

Practical Exercises and Remote Laboratories

As part of the groundbreaking new way of teaching, our online engineering courses use a series of remote laboratories (labs) and simulation software, to facilitate your learning and to test the knowledge you gain during your course. These involve complete working labs set up at various locations of the world into which you will be able to log to and proceed through the various practical sessions.

These will be supplemented by simulation software, running either remotely or on your computer, to ensure you gain the requisite hands-on experience. No one can learn much solely from lectures, the labs and simulation software are designed to increase the absorption of the materials and to give you a practical orientation of the learning experience. All this will give you a solid, practical exposure to the key principles covered and will ensure that you obtain maximum benefit from your course.

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is dedicated to ensuring our students receive a world-class education and gain skills they can immediately implement in the workplace upon graduation. Our staff members uphold our ethos of honesty and integrity, and we stand by our word because it is our bond. Our students are also expected to carry this attitude throughout their time at our institute, and into their careers.